(AUGUSTA, GA) - Jill Ballesteros was recently named the Secretary of the 2012-2013 National Pre-Alumni Council (NPAC) Board. Ballesteros is a junior Psychology major with an emphasis in Counseling from Los Angeles, California. She currently serves as the president of the Paine College Pre-Alumni Council.

The appointment is an honor because Ballesteros serves with other students from United Negro College Fund member institutions. The National Pre-Alumni Council is the governing body for the Pre-Alumni Councils located on UNCF's member colleges and universities campuses. The NPAC officers are elected annually during the NAC/NPAC Conference.

The National Pre-Alumni Council governs a total of 38 Historical Black Colleges and Universities. The United Negro College Fund provides over 60,000 scholarships each year to enable students to attend college.

“This appointment is just an extension of the leadership I provide to the Paine College Pre-Alumni Council,” Ballesteros said. "I am really excited to serve with other collegiate leaders and broadening the reach of UNCF's message."

As a student at Paine College, Ballesteros is a known leader having served as a member of Sisters on a Mission, Psychology Club, Commuter Students Association, Council of Presidents, Adopt a Freshman: Student Mentoring Program. She recently became a mentor to young girls through the Kids with a future program through St. Luke’s Methodist Church.

The Paine College Pre-Alumni Council recently received the award for the Best Pre-Alumni Council Scrapbook by the NPAC Board of Directors at the 66th National Alumni Council/54th Pre-Alumni Council Leadership Conference 2012 in Orlando, Florida. The scrapbook documents their activities throughout the year as well as their community service impact.

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